Gendering in a New Era in Sport

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Gendering in a New Era for Mildura Regional Sports is an initiative funded through the state government aimed at supporting local clubs to create welcoming, inclusive, safe and sustainable sporting clubs. The project aims to embed cultures of respect within clubs to aid in the prevention of domestic and family violence across the region. 

What’s in it for sporting clubs?

Clubs across the Mildura Rural City Council Local Government Area who have undertaken this work have reported a myriad of benefits, including:

  • Eligibility for State Government funding
  • Better experience of sport for women, girls and gender diverse people
  • Increased membership including junior members
  • Support of, and improvement of, men’s wellbeing
  • Healthier, more sustainable clubs
  • Diverse skills and leadership, including more volunteers
  • Greater representation of and alignment with community expectations

What’s involved?

  • Education and training for club leaders
  • A Sporting Club audit to identify areas for improvement
  • The development and delivery of a Club Action Plan
  • Whole Club Bystander training session
  • Ongoing review and support

Want to be involved? Fill in the form below:

 

Upcoming events

  • Introduction to Effective Governance in Sport Training with Mike McLaughlin Sports Consultancy

5 February 2025
3pm to 6pm
Mildura Sporting Precinct
Register at 
https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-effective-governance-training-by-mike-mclaughlin

  • Staying Ahead of the Game – Working with Council to improve your club

5 February 2025
6.30pm to 8pm
Mildura Sporting Precinct
Register at 
https://events.humanitix.com/staying-ahead-of-the-game-2025-working-with-council-to-assist-your-sporting-club

 

Case Studies

Want your club’s work to shine? Get in touch and let us know the amazing work you are completing.

Find a Workshop to improve your sporting club

List of Partners/online services that offer workshops or advice on:

Gender Equity

LGBTQIA+ Inclusion

Cultural Inclusion

Mental Health

Family Violence and Primary Prevention

Bystander Training

Disability Inclusion

Local Resources for the prevention or response to family violence

If in immediate danger, please call 000

Safe Steps - 1800 015 188

1800 RESPECT - 1800 737 732

The Orange Door – Mallee - 1800 290 943

Mallee Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Service – 03 5021 2130

Meminar Ngangg Gimba (Mallee District Aboriginal Services) – 03 5018 4100

  • Culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing family violence. Including men’s case management, time out services and women’s crisis support.
  • www.mdas.org.au

inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence – 1800 755 988

  • 9am-5pm Monday to Friday
  • Help for Victorian migrant and refugee women
  • www.intouch.org.au

Rainbow Door – 1800 729 367

  • 10am-5pm everyday
  • Specialist information, support, and referral for all LGBTQIA+ Victorians, their friends and family
  • Text: 0480 017 246
  • www.rainbowdoor.org.au

Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491

  • 24-hour advice and support for men who use family violence and abuse to help change what they’re doing to keep women and children safer.
  • www.ntv.org.au

Kids Help Line – 1800 551 800